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Mounting the chainsaw
Instructions for assembly of the LogMaster
Before you start - tools you will require:
17 mm or 5/8” Spanner (Pivot Clamp Bolt)
and 13 mm or 1/2” Spanner (Chain Guard Nut).
Fig 1. Height Adjustable Legs and Feet
Insert support feet into the hollow legs of the
sawhorse and adjust height to suit. Tighten fixing
bolts supplied and place logmaster on a flat surface.
Push the red support pad onto the bottom of the
telescopic leg as shown.
Fig 2. Pivot Clamp Support
and Measuring Rod
Insert the pivot clamp support (adjustable vertically)
into the sawhorse table along with the measuring rod
holder (adjustable horizontally) using the bolt and
washer supplied. The vertical adjustment for the pivot
clamp support is to accommodate different sized chain
bars - the larger and longer the bar, the higher the
pivot clamp should be placed. Adjust so that the tip of
the chain bar extends beyond the table, so that it is
cutting completely through the log. The measuring rod
can be adjusted horizontally to allow each log to be
cut to the desired length.
Fig 3. Pivot Clamp
Insert the male rod on the pivot clamp into the
female cylinder on the pivot support clamp and secure
with the R clip.
Fig 1.
leg
telescopic leg
loosen clamp bolt to
adjust telescopic leg
support pad
Fig 2.
pivot clamp
support
measuring rod
Fig 3.
pivot clamp
R clip
Fig 4.
Carefully lower the chainsaw bar into position
between the two solid blocks in the pivot clamp and
ensure a minimum 2 cm gap between the body of the
chainsaw and the clamp. Make sure that the bar is
approx. 90° to the clamp and well clear of the chain
before tightening the wheel clamp. Once tightened,
test the arc of travel to make sure that the chain bar
does not touch any part of
the saw bench.
Fig 5.
Mount the hole in the guard on the bolt
protruding upwards from the clamp, loosely securing it
with the nut and washers. Now slide the guard
backwards or forwards as necessary to a position in
which the guard is well clear of the chain and then
tighten the nut. Recheck for clearance.
The LOGMASTER is now ready for use
Fig 4.
2 c
m
pivot
clamp
Fig 5.
chain guard
THE PIVOT CLAMP
SHOULD BE REGULARLY
CHECKED FOR
TIGHTNESS!
• Place the wood on the log table pushing the end to the measuring rod. Hold the wood down
firmly with your left hand, keeping your hand well clear of the cutting edge of the chainsaw,
and arc the chainsaw down to cut.
• The log table on the Logmaster is designed for taking lengths to a maximum of 1.80 metres and
a maximum diameter of 25 cm. The maximum permissible load on the Logmaster is 120 kg.
• The Logmaster chain guard is designed for chainsaws with a cutting bar not longer than 45 cm.
A chainsaw with a cutting bar longer than 45 cm (which protrudes beyond the chain guard) is
not recommended.
• The pivot clamp and guard must be detached when using the chainsaw separately from the
Logmaster.
• The pivot clamp and support must be kept well lubricated.
• The Logmaster must be used on flat surfaces only.
• Ensure the nuts and bolts on the pivot clamp and guard are kept tight at all times.
• When using a chainsaw with the Logmaster it is essential that all safety codes and practices of
the chainsaw manufacturer and Health and Safety Executive are fully followed.
INSTRUCTION GUIDE FOR SAFE USE OF THE LOGMASTER
REMEMBER - WORK SAFELY
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Instructions for assembly of the LogMaster
Before you start - tools you will require:
17 mm or 5/8” Spanner (Pivot Clamp Bolt)
and 13 mm or 1/2” Spanner (Chain Guard Nut).
Fig 1. Height Adjustable Legs and Feet
Insert support feet into the hollow legs of the
sawhorse and adjust height to suit. Tighten fixing
bolts supplied and place logmaster on a flat surface.
Push the red support pad onto the bottom of the
telescopic leg as shown.
Fig 2. Pivot Clamp Support
and Measuring Rod
Insert the pivot clamp support (adjustable vertically)
into the sawhorse table along with the measuring rod
holder (adjustable horizontally) using the bolt and
washer supplied. The vertical adjustment for the pivot
clamp support is to accommodate different sized chain
bars - the larger and longer the bar, the higher the
pivot clamp should be placed. Adjust so that the tip of
the chain bar extends beyond the table, so that it is
cutting completely through the log. The measuring rod
can be adjusted horizontally to allow each log to be
cut to the desired length.
Fig 3. Pivot Clamp
Insert the male rod on the pivot clamp into the
female cylinder on the pivot support clamp and secure
with the R clip.
Fig 1.
leg
telescopic leg
loosen clamp bolt to
adjust telescopic leg
support pad
Fig 2.
pivot clamp
support
measuring rod
Fig 3.
pivot clamp
R clip
Fig 4.
Carefully lower the chainsaw bar into position
between the two solid blocks in the pivot clamp and
ensure a minimum 2 cm gap between the body of the
chainsaw and the clamp. Make sure that the bar is
approx. 90° to the clamp and well clear of the chain
before tightening the wheel clamp. Once tightened,
test the arc of travel to make sure that the chain bar
does not touch any part of
the saw bench.
Fig 5.
Mount the hole in the guard on the bolt
protruding upwards from the clamp, loosely securing it
with the nut and washers. Now slide the guard
backwards or forwards as necessary to a position in
which the guard is well clear of the chain and then
tighten the nut. Recheck for clearance.
The LOGMASTER is now ready for use
Fig 4.
2 c
m
pivot
clamp
Fig 5.
chain guard
THE PIVOT CLAMP
SHOULD BE REGULARLY
CHECKED FOR
TIGHTNESS!
• Place the wood on the log table pushing the end to the measuring rod. Hold the wood down
firmly with your left hand, keeping your hand well clear of the cutting edge of the chainsaw,
and arc the chainsaw down to cut.
• The log table on the Logmaster is designed for taking lengths to a maximum of 1.80 metres and
a maximum diameter of 25 cm. The maximum permissible load on the Logmaster is 120 kg.
• The Logmaster chain guard is designed for chainsaws with a cutting bar not longer than 45 cm.
A chainsaw with a cutting bar longer than 45 cm (which protrudes beyond the chain guard) is
not recommended.
• The pivot clamp and guard must be detached when using the chainsaw separately from the
Logmaster.
• The pivot clamp and support must be kept well lubricated.
• The Logmaster must be used on flat surfaces only.
• Ensure the nuts and bolts on the pivot clamp and guard are kept tight at all times.
• When using a chainsaw with the Logmaster it is essential that all safety codes and practices of
the chainsaw manufacturer and Health and Safety Executive are fully followed.
INSTRUCTION GUIDE FOR SAFE USE OF THE LOGMASTER
REMEMBER - WORK SAFELY
A5 Logmaster Instructions:Layout 1 27/03/2012 21:52 Page 1
Fig 4.
Carefully lower the chainsaw bar into
position between the two solid blocks in the
pivot clamp and ensure a minimum 2 cm
gap between the body of the chainsaw and
the clamp. Make sure that the bar is approx.
90° to the clamp and well clear of the chain
before tightening the pivot clamp. Once
tightened, test the arc of travel to make sure
that the chain bar does
NOT
touch any part of
the saw bench.
Fig 5.
Mount the hole in the guard on the bolt
protruding upwards from the clamp, loosely
securing it with the nut and washers. Now slide
the guard backwards or forwards as necessary
to a position in which the guard is well clear of
the chain and then tighten the nut. Recheck for
clearance.
The instructions in this book must ALL be fully
complied with to allow this partly completed
machinery to be incorporated as a fully
functional piece of machinery.
The pivot clamp MUST
be regularly checked for
tightness!
The LOGMASTER is now ready for use
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